Quickgig

Quickgig is an Android platform that connects freelancers and clients, providing a seamless space to find gigs, hire talent, and communicate instantly. The app integrates CometChat for real-time messaging (text, voice, and video) and leverages Firebase for user management and gig storage.

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Features

• Role-Based Home

  • Clients: Browse and hire suitable freelancers.
  • Freelancers: View and approach available gigs.

• Direct Communication

  • Tap on a freelancer or gig to start a conversation instantly.
  • In-app chat powered by CometChat.

• Rich Communication Tools

  • Text messaging.
  • Voice messaging.
  • Video calling.

• User Management & Authentication

  • Secure login and registration using CometChat authentication.
  • User and gig data stored on Firebase.

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Screenshots

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Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Android Studio (latest stable version recommended)
• Android device or emulator (API 21+)
• Firebase account (for Firestore/Realtime Database and Authentication)
• CometChat Pro account (for App ID, region, and Auth Key)

Required Credentials

You will need the following from your CometChat dashboard:

• App ID
• Region
• Auth Key

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Setup Instructions

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/kundanjan/Quickgig.git
   cd Quickgig

2. Open in Android Studio

   • Open Android Studio.
   • Select “Open an existing project” and choose the cloned Quickgig folder.

3. Configure Firebase

   • Go to Firebase Console.
   • Create a new project (or use an existing one).
   • Add an Android app to your Firebase project.
   • Download the google-services.json file and place it in the app/ directory.
   • Enable Firestore/Realtime Database and Authentication as needed.

4. Configure CometChat

   • Sign up or log in at CometChat Dashboard.
   • Create a new app to get your App ID, Region, and Auth Key.
   • In your project, locate where CometChat credentials are required (usually in a config or constants file).
   • Replace placeholder values with your actual credentials.

5. Build and Run

   • Connect your Android device or start an emulator.
   • Click “Run” in Android Studio.

Note:
Quickgig is an Android application and cannot run natively on PC. To use it on a PC, you need to use an Android emulator.

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Usage

• Register or log in as a client or freelancer.
• If you are a client, browse freelancers and initiate communication by tapping on their profile.
• If you are a freelancer, browse gigs and approach clients directly.
• Use chat, voice, or video features to communicate and collaborate.

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Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and submit a pull request for any feature or improvement.

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Support

For issues, please open an issue on GitHub.